Check out the latest press on bankaroo. “…This story begins with an all-too-familiar family scenario: a child and her parent arguing over money. In this case, then-10-year-old Dani Gafni and her father, Etay, are at a video game store, quibbling over whether he’d paid the allowance she thought he owed her for washing his car. […]
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5 Surprising Places to Learn About the Economy Over Summer Break
Activity, Chores, Community, Events, kids savings, Make money, Uncategorized
If your school is like most, then your teachers likely are covering economics to some degree. (That’s good!) When it’s summer, however, you have the perfect chance to learn more about this important subject in a real-world, hands-on approach. Summer fairs and concerts When you go to most fairs and concerts, you have to go […]
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Integrating Bankaroo for Schools into Classroom Economics
Chores, Community, Education, kids & budget, teach kids about money
Just as parents look for great resources to teach kids about personal finance, educators are searching for tools they can use to help students grasp economics in a broader scope. Bankaroo has set out to address this and now is incredibly easy—and affordable!—to integrate into your school. What Is Economics? Economics is a science that […]
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5 Reasons Why Kids Need Bankaroo in Their Schools
Education, kids & budget, kids & money, money & technology, teach kids about money
If you’re a parent or caregiver who’s been feeling about 15 minutes late for everything and just a screw short of personal daily assembly, teaching kids about money at home can be a logistical challenge. Today’s schools understand this, and fortunately, many of them are including finance in their curricula, knowing how money connects to […]
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bankaroo story in the YE! (Young Entrepreneur Community)
Activity, Community, Education, money & technology, teach kids about money, Uncategorized, Update, updates
“Just knowing that something I, a teenager, made could affect anyone really makes me feel like I did something good.” As posted on EY! Blog by philip@childfinance.org Ye! is a platform for entrepreneurs aged 16 to 30. But some people just don’t wait to be 16 to get started! Danielle Gafni from the United States is one such […]
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bankaroo presentation @ SpiritVienna2014
Education, Events, Make money, money & technology
A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of presenting bankaroo at the SpiritVienna event. You can see our session below and all the other sessions here.
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bankaroo & Microsoft Partner In Learning Network
Community, Education, teach kids about money, Uncategorized
The team at Microsoft Partner In Learning Network asked us to share our story and details on how educators (teachers and parents) are using bankaroo to teach kids to be money smart. We are working on this blog post with the help of our members (thank you Sara, Jane and Michael!) and will share it in […]
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Teaching Kids About Money in the Modern Mixed Family
kids & budget, kids & money, teach kids about money
In the past, divorce and remarriage were something that people seriously frowned on. Now, however, step-parents are just as common as biological ones. This is not necessarily “right,” or “wrong,” but you should be aware that a blended family can make approaching finance with your kids a little more challenging. Here’s how you can work […]
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3 Money-Related Crafts for Kids
Chores, kids & budget, kids & money, kids savings, money & technology, teach kids about money
When it comes to kids and learning, two rules generally apply. The first is that kids have to learn in a way that is fun—by staying engaged and interested, kids become more likely to remember the learning experience. The second is that you have to pay attention to learning styles and cognitive level. When kids […]